seize

[seez] / siz /

VERB

grab, take

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catch snatch

STRONG

appropriate clasp clench clinch clutch compass embrace enclose enfold fasten grapple grasp grip pinch pluck snag squeeze

WEAK

catch hold of lay hands on lay hold of take hold of

Antonyms

STRONG

free give let go loose loosen reject release unfasten

WEAK

liberate offer

VERB

abduct; take by force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambush annex apprehend arrest capture catch commandeer confiscate force grab hijack impound kidnap occupy overrun take take over

STRONG

appropriate arrogate bag bust claw clutch conquer exact gain get grasp hook incorporate lift nab nail overcome overpower overwhelm pounce secure snag snare subdue throttle trap usurp wrench

WEAK

carry off spirit away take by storm take captive take possession of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free give let go lose offer release surrender yield

STRONG

drop forfeit give in give up liberate

Example Sentences

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After the Taliban seized control and set up their government in 2021, it continued to house patients as a detention and rehabilitation facility.

From BBC

Torak seized his chance and hoisted the flagging cub in his arms.

From Literature

“The key is to seize all operational and financial opportunities to make Audi more efficient, competitive, and profitable.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Since then, the US has ramped up pressure on Cuba by seizing a number of oil shipments bound for the island.

From BBC

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu stated the unit was established to seize a “historic opportunity” as AI agents will account for more digital work.

From The Wall Street Journal

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